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Kokoro2021: Just a Few Days Left to Shop!

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Shop Now – during the last few days of Virtual Kokoro2021! Your purchases help JANM create current programming such as the inspiring stories of Stanley Hayami, A Life in Pieces, and Mine Okubo, Masterpiece. Remember to indicate “Kokoro2021” on your orders!

We volunteers are motivated by the museum’s mission “to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.” You can find us volunteering as tour facilitators, librarians, store clerks, envelope stuffers and serving on the Kokoro2021 Committee!

Thanks to Kokoro Shoppers for their feedback!

“It’s a great way to shop from out of state.” -G. Dobie

“I’m not an online shopper, but Virtual Kokoro is a pleasure.” -K. Lee

“I’ve ordered a few items from the craft show. Really beautiful fabrics!” – A. Perkins

Photos courtesy of Color Conscious and JANM.

Kokoro2021: Get a Jump on your Holiday Shopping this Weekend!

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Delight your friends and family with all of the gifts you’ll find at Kokoro2021. Fill your shopping cart and come back again! Show your support for this volunteer-led Craft Show! Consider becoming a Sponsor at the Supporter, Friend, Patron or Premier levels.

Photos courtesy of Emi Ink, Kirei Cositas, Sixtyeightcolors, Flying Plumtree Studio, Simmisu Paper Co, Wong Creations and Color Conscious.

Shoppers – Welcome to Kokoro2021!

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

We are open! Have fun shopping at www.kokorocraftshow.com. We are excited to showcase over 60 talented crafters and artisans, most of whom are new vendors for Kokoro and come many states. If you like what you see, get it now! Don’t wait! Remember to indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order. The Show runs from Nov 1 to Nov 15.

Be sure to check out the short videos from many of our vendors on the Home Page.

Consider becoming a Sponsor at the Supporter, Friend, Patron or Premier levels. Come here to complete the online form and donate. You may contribute anonymously.

Your purchases and donations support JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

Kokoro2021: Unique Jewelry for You (or Someone Special!)

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

We love jewelry! And we know you do, too! Virtual Kokoro2021 has assembled even more jewelry vendors than before! In just a few days, check out www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

Kokoro2021: In Style for the Holidays!

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Just a week away from the opening of the Show on Nov 1st! Grab your bag and your hat (or buy new ones) at Virtual Kokoro2021! Check out new fashion accessories—and so much more–at www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

Kokoro2021: Gift Ideas for Home and the Holidays!

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Soups and jams and all the trimmings! Find your tasty gifts—and so much more–at Virtual Kokoro2021! Just 10 more days until the Show goes live! Visit www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs

Kokoro2021: One-of-a-Kind Stationery and Other Fun Stuff!

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Check out Virtual Kokoro2021! Specialty stationery and “other fun stuff” will satisfy any gift-giving dilemma! Make sure to visit www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs

Kokoro2021: Beautiful Gifts of Clay, Wood, Fiber and Bronze!

October 15, 2021October 20, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Give a gift made from earth and fire! Find these hand-crafted gifts – and so much more – at Virtual Kokoro2021! Go to www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

spam musubi snapback cap from 6 Degrees of Hapa

Welcome Vendors to Kokoro2021!

September 28, 2021October 14, 2021 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

The 13th Annual Kokoro Craft Show is virtual again this year! Although the pandemic has prevented the in-person Kokoro Craft Show from occurring two years in a row, we are excited to showcase more than 60 vendors, many of whom are new to Kokoro.

Shoppers can begin viewing vendor’s products from November 1st for two weeks at our new website, www.kokorocraftshow.com. During this special shopping period, shoppers buy products from the vendor directly and write “Kokoro2021” on their orders. Kokoro2021 proceeds benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

VENDORS
6 Degrees of Hapa • Alohi Images Maui • Alyson Iwamoto Ceramics • Bansai8 Creations • BIZU • Boy Cherie Jewelry • Cato Crafts • Color Conscious • Creative Handcrafted Gifts • DaTojos • Designs by Eemabeth • Dr. Nancy’s Felted Pets • Emi Ink • Flying Plumtree Studio • Harvest Land • Hug a Sumo • imoriknits • JapaneseYa • Katherine M Ragghianti • Kayoko Designs • Kelley’s Kookies • Kiobi Designs • Kirei Cositas • Kotas Kreations • Laura Ann’s Jams • Ling-Yen Designs • Little Craft Shack • Madame Sakura Crafts • masako boissonnault • Mi So Happi • Nakashima Fine Arts • Nami Creations • Norman Lurie Pottery • Oak Street Design • orangeheat • Pomegranate Designs • Sakai Harts & Crafts • SalvagedHealing • Santa Barbara Soups • Sente • sewKimono • Silky Hut • Simmisu Paper Co • Simply Sown • Sixtyeightcolors • SOLSISS Jewelry • Some Mo Crafts • Stacy Wong • STORY SPARK • Studio Engravers • Sun & Lace • Susan Griffin Designs • Sushi Clock • Suzye Ogawa Designs • Tenuiya • Tierra Murra • TLC Quilting • Tome Ceramics •Whimsical Charm • Wilcox • Wong Creations • YellowRose Accessories • Zazu Faure/Los Angeles

For more information, visit www.kokorocraftshow.com or email the JANM volunteers at kokorocraftshow@gmail.com.

*Photos courtesy of from top left to right: Designs by Eemabeth, Santa Barbara Soups, Ling-Yen Designs, and 6 Degrees of Hapa.*

Kokoro2020: Gift Ideas for the Home!

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 JANM Volunteers Leave a comment

Just in time for the holidays, Virtual Kokoro2020 offers a variety of gifts for the home. Holiday ornaments for your tree (Alyson Iwamoto Ceramics and Kirei Cositas), guava jam (Lileeku Jam), crocheted animals (Some Mo Crafts), decorative birdhouse (Simmisu), wall planters (Stacy Wong), artwork for your walls (Pomegranate Designs), tea towels for your kitchen (DaTojos), and coasters for your coffee table (Color Conscious)! Visit Virtual Kokoro2020 for gifts that bring warmth and joy to your home.

Watch the Virtual Kokoro2020 video program (find links to all of the vendor’s websites/contacts below the video) and check out the vendor catalog. Some of the vendors mentioned above talk about their products in the video! Make sure to write “Kokoro2020” on your orders this month so that your purchases will benefit JANM’s educational programs!

For any questions, email us at kokorocraft@gmail.com.

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